Archive for May 2026
County Launches New Online Procurement Portal
Hamilton County has launched a new online Procurement Portal powered by OpenGov, providing vendors with a centralized platform to view bid opportunities, receive notifications, and submit proposals electronically. The new system modernizes the County’s procurement process through a fully web-based solution that allows vendors to easily register, track solicitations, and respond to requests for proposals…
Read MoreWine, Wags & Whiskers On Saturday
The stage is set for the Humane Society for Hamilton County to host their first major fundraising event of the year – Wine, Wags, & Whiskers. On Saturday, May 9, at 502 East Event Centre in Carmel, guests are invited to eat, drink, and save lives! According to HSHC’s Events Manager, Jennifer Dant, this fundraiser is…
Read MoreIndiana Celebrates 226 Years on May 7
Photos courtesy Andy Chandler On May 7, Indiana will be celebrating the 226th anniversary of its establishment as a territory, with its current established boundaries. In 2022, I set out to visit the grave of every Indiana governor. It was an enlightening journey and helped me understand history through their perspective and the times in which they lived. How did Samuel Bigger attempt to balance a deficit? How did Oliver P.…
Read MoreAdventure Park Announces Opening Date
SKYLAKE Adventures announced recently that it will open to the public on June 4, marking a major milestone for Indiana’s first large-scale adventure park. Tickets are now available online at skylakeindiana.com and in person at Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield. Nearly five years in the making, SKYLAKE is entering its first wave of completion, debuting a collection of water-based attractions…
Read MoreGetting Numbers from the Cone Zone
BY THE NUMBERS By The Numbers, a look at what’s in the news . . . by the numbers. These are just numbers, not suggestions that they mean more or less than what they are. We do not suggest that one number is connected to another. These are simply facts with no extraneous details, bias…
Read MoreSpartz Amendment to Make Farming, Food More Affordable Passes House
Rep. Victoria Spartz’s amendment to exempt large farm tractors, combines, and sprayers from unreasonable EPA emissions standards, such as DEF, passed the House on a bipartisan basis and was included in the final passage of the Farm Bill. “I appreciate my colleagues on both sides of the aisle who stood with American farmers and consumers to pass this common-sense…
Read MoreMusicians Retire After 50 Years With CSO
The Carmel Symphony Orchestra celebrated two of its longest standing musicians at its final concert of the 2025-2026 season. Ann Manship and Jan Brill retired at the end of what was their 50th season with the CSO. At the “Symphonic Odyssey” concert, CSO Board Chair Nancy Sutton read a letter from Mayor Sue Finkam expressing…
Read MoreCommercial Construction Firm Eyes Westfield
Nicholas & Associates, the construction management and general contracting arm of Nicholas Family of Companies, recently announced it will be opening its fourth U.S. office, Nicholas East in Indiana. The company has hired Mark Garrison as vice president of Nicholas East to help expand its construction footprint in the state and is currently scouting office sites in…
Read MoreWestfield Launches 311 Reporting Tool
The City of Westfield has launched Westfield 311, a new digital tool that makes it easier for residents to report issues and request city services through the city’s website or mobile app. “My goal is for residents to feel empowered and more connected to their local government,” Mayor Scott Willis said. “I view this new resource as…
Read MoreGovernor Signs Lopez Bills
Two new laws co-authored and sponsored by State Rep. Danny Lopez (R-Carmel) were recently ceremonially signed by Gov. Mike Braun. These laws focus on expanding childcare in Indiana and keeping communities safe through strengthening public safety. House Enrolled Act 1177, which Lopez co-authored, seeks to expand access to high quality childcare for Hoosier families by…
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